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Knowing what happened to Floyd is the latest in the string of events is something that Seguin said, “hit me so deep that I was angry.” He talked about how hockey culture is often associated with getting better and that is something he wants to do when it comes to understanding race and racism along with the fact he wants to show more support.

Seguin said one of the reasons hockey has potentially not addressed race and racism goes back to the structure of a sport that is about falling in line and not being too outspoken. He admitted there are times when players can be robots with the media. He said there are times when he will go into interviews and know what he wants to say by talking about what it means to “get pucks in deep” along with the importance of quick chances and all the other characteristics associated with playing Stars hockey.

“I think seeing more people, white athletes, speak up, it’s great because everything tells you not to because it is how we are raised and how our sport is,” Seguin said. “You’re going to feel vulnerable and it starts with that accountability and I have to look in the mirror first. I am part of the stigma. I feel like I have treated everyone well. I have lots of black friends that I grew up with but have there been mistakes that I have made

Looking back, Seguin even questioned how he did not notice certain things. He has had black teammates like Gemel Smith with the Stars. He works out in the summers with brothers Anthony and Chris Stewart, along with Darnell Nurse and Devante Smith-Pelly.

“I’ve had black friends and never thought twice about it. I’ve felt ashamed I have never asked them,” Seguin said. “Or ask the question of how much tougher their journeys may have been, and that is why I felt the need to speak up.”

First thing you have to understand is people are more concerned with looking like a good person than being a good person,” Seguin said. “Yeah, I said something good yesterday, but it’s about being a good person and taking those next steps. It’s talking with our team and people who work with our team about the next step. Whether it is having special nights or doing more in the community. I have been a part of St. Philip’s School, which has underprivileged black children. We play ball hockey. What we have done has been good, but it’s not enough.

Reunited

07.26.2019 @ the Blackhawks Convention Opening Ceremony